LUCKNOW, Oct. 13 -- CEO of the State Transformation Commission (STC) Manoj Kumar Singh, emphasised the need for collaboration among government, academia, industry, and civil society. Addressing the special lecture "Environmental challenges and ideas for a sustainable future" on Monday, Singh highlighted the importance of such platforms for generating innovative ideas and supporting evidence-based policymaking in Uttar Pradesh. STC organised the lecture to promote awareness, knowledge sharing, and policy dialogue on environmental sustainability, climate resilience, and sustainable development. Akshat Verma, ACEO, STC, welcomed the participants. The lecture was attended by officials from various government departments, representatives of Urban Local Bodies, Panchayati Raj Department and UPPCB, members of the Lucknow Management Association (LMA), researchers, environmental professionals, and faculty members and students of the LU. The event forms part of the STC's continued efforts to promote sustainable development, environmental awareness, climate resilience, and informed policy dialogue in support of the vision of "Viksit UP 2047." Anurag Yadav, principal secretary, Social Welfare & Sainik Kalyan, Alok Kumar, principal secretary, Planning, and other officials attended the programme.htc...